Mill Road

Someday in ten years.

The season has passed Bailu, and the weather is still a little cool.After eating, Lao Shao thought that the company had a competitive negotiation for material supply today, so he went to his desk to look at the perpetual calendar.When I saw that the thick black number on the calendar was September [-]th, my heart skipped a beat.This is a happy number for business people, and Lao Shao is no exception. He currently runs a small-scale building materials company.But Lao Shao is extremely sensitive to this number, because on this day ten years ago, he left Coal City in disgrace, fell from the officialdom, and went downhill from the peak of his career. This day became the climax of his life. watershed.

After he and Lao Ling were dismissed, Meidu District gained temporary stability.After the change of term, Lao Bian was promoted to serve in the province, and the newly arrived □□ new officials took up three fires, starting with Lao Shao and Lao Ling, and set up two investigation teams to investigate the problems reported.Lao Shao's promotion of cadres in violation of organizational procedures and principles, and Lao Ling's violation of the personnel system in handling salary procedures were all investigated, and both Lao Shao and Lao Ling were sentenced to administrative dismissal.This meant hitting a cliff on the way for the two of them to return to official careers.Lao Shao gave up completely, and after being bored at home for a while, he simply resigned and set up a small-scale building materials company to supply building materials to various real estate companies.After a few years, although I didn't get rich, I still had food and drink.

The company that Lao Shao is going to bid for is Lao Mei's company.After Laomei developed the old city renovation of Zhugesi Village, she moved the corporate headquarters to the provincial capital. After shaking herself up, she became a well-known enterprise in the province. After completing the listing, she kept a branch in Luofu City, and Miao Deyu Manager Ren helps to take care of it.

When Lao Shao heard that there was another company in the bidding negotiation, he felt terrified.Although the supply of this batch of building materials is not large, Lao Shao still did not take it lightly. His company is not large, and only by seizing every opportunity can the company remain invincible.Lao Shao felt that it was necessary to make some accommodations to be prepared, so he took out his mobile phone and dialed Lao Mei's number directly, asking him to say hello to the following.After all, I had helped him in the Zhuge Temple Village project back then.Lao Mei didn't answer the phone call. Lao Shao felt that he hadn't contacted him for such a long time. To Lao Mei, his mobile phone number became an unfamiliar number, so he sent another message casually: Chairman Mei, I'm Lao Shao, when it's convenient please reply.Sent for a long time with no call back.Lao Shao couldn't help shaking his head, feeling that there was a huge disparity between his status and others, and it was perfectly normal not to call back.

When he arrived at Lao Mei's company, he found that it was Yuan Feng who was negotiating with him.After Yuan Feng was suspended from his post, he waited for a comeback, but the situation in the Coal City District has undergone a major reversal.Old Shao was dismissed and left, and the newly appointed secretary of the district party committee refused to accept the money for the pot of wine and did not resume his post.When Lao Mei talked about my company, come on, you have been the director of the urban construction bureau and you are an expert.Yuan Feng went to Lao Mei's company, and Meidu District still kept the salary, and became a chicken tied to the threshold to peck from inside and outside.When Yuan Feng met Lao Shao, he still regarded him as the former leader and was busy serving tea and cigarettes.Old Shao was quite moved. Seeing that the cigarettes he was smoking were a common local brand in Luofu City, he took out a box of Soft China from his bag and threw it over.Yuan Feng looked at him and smiled, saying that it's gone?Lao Shao also smiled, saying that he had to put on a facade whether he was posting or not, and now that he was in business, he was no better than being a leader back then.When you are a leader, it is written on your face that you are a leader, so you don’t need to care about these things; businessmen are different, you have to pay attention to your appearance, otherwise you will be judged by your appearance.

Yuan Feng was moved by the scene and sighed.Said that in the past, I didn't know how to stand when I was sitting, and my back hurt, and I was bitten by dogs and wolves there; now I know how to cherish it, but I can't buy regret medicine.Old Shao said no more.Turn the topic to this bidding negotiation, and ask about the situation of another company participating in the negotiation, wanting to find out the details.Yuan Feng said that the other company was run by Tong Shide.When Lao Tong was a leader, he was driven by two wheels. He had a company at home. After retirement, he became the boss directly, and the company operated to a certain scale.Yuan Feng's words made Lao Shao feel pressured, afraid that he would lose to his former subordinate and former enemy.Yuan Feng saw what he was thinking, and whispered that Miao Deyu was the head of our house, and I was just his errand runner.But let me tell you that if you are a person, you can be sure of him. As long as he says hello, it will be windy or rainy when you come to him.Tell Lao Tao.Said that he was also half of your secretary back then.Lao Shao smiled, feeling that there was no other way, so he could only go to Lao Tao.

Lao Tao is now the secretary of the district committee of Meidu District.When Lao Shao knocked on the office where he had been sitting for several years, he still felt a little strange.Lao Tao was answering the phone, glanced at the other party, made a habitual gesture of taking a seat, and continued to answer the phone.Old Shao politely stood by the sofa and did not sit down.After Lao Tao answered the phone, he found that it was Lao Shao. He came from behind the desk and shook hands with Lao Shao. What did the wind blow you over?Lao Shao said that if there is nothing to do, he will not go to the Three Treasures Hall.He told about the competitive negotiation at Miao Deyu's place, and wanted Lao Tao to say hello.Lao Tao hesitated for a moment, saying that I was afraid that it would not be good if I came forward directly.How about this, let Xiao Qiao handle it later, he and Miao Deyu are classmates, and they can talk about anything.Old Shao didn't know who "Little Qiao" was, so he looked puzzled.Lao Tao explained: It's Qiao Fuchang, the current director of the District Urban Construction Bureau, who often deals with Miao Deyu.Having said that, Lao Shao's impression became clearer, remembering that he was once Lao Ling's cousin-in-law, so he didn't say anything further.Lao Tao understood what he meant, and said don't worry, Xiao Qiao is my brother-in-law.Qiao Fu lived with Xiao Ling for another three years, then went through the divorce procedures and married Tao's younger sister, Xiao Tao.

Lao Tao called Qiao Fuchang and explained.He called Xiao Xiong to the office and said that the old leader would come and arrange a high-grade restaurant, and we would compensate the old secretary for a drink.Xiao Xiong is Lao Tao's office director.Lao Shao felt that he was disturbing others and insisted on leaving.Lao Tao said that when you were the secretary, you still respected my opinion, but now that I am the secretary, I should respect it even more.After Lao Tao said this, Lao Shao no longer refused to stay.

Since it was still early before get off work, Xiaoxiong asked the deputy director Dajiang to lead Lao Shao to the restaurant first.After Lao Tao became the secretary of the district committee, he wanted Da Jiang to leave the office.Xiao Xiong said that Da Jiang, although he has a strong personality, has his own advantages. Once he finds out who is the master, he will be considerate to the master.Lao Tao left Da Jiang as Xiao Xiong's deputy.Seeing that it was Lao Shao, Da Jiang felt very cordial, and began to talk more. He wished to tell all the things that Meidu District had known over the years. When he spoke, he was very respectful to Lao Shao. What it felt like to be the secretary of the district committee back then.When it was time to eat, Little Bear was late.After sitting down, he took out his mobile phone, dialed Lao Tao's number, and handed it to Lao Shao.The old Tao on the other end of the phone said, the old secretary is really sorry, I have an important event here, and I may not be able to make it through, but it will be a long time in the future, and I will treat you to a drink later.Lao Shao said that you are busy, and it is a big deal for you.Putting down the phone, I was still very disappointed, knowing that I was no longer important to Lao Tao.He also thought that Lao Tao could stay for dinner because he was already taking care of his old relationship.Seeing that Lao Tao refused to attend and that he had no more friendship with Lao Shao, Xiao Xiong toasted a few glasses of wine and found an excuse to leave, leaving Lao Shao and Da Jiang behind.

Dajiang still respects Lao Shao.Every time he clinked glasses, he would touch his own wine glass under Lao Shao's wine glass. After clinking glasses, Da Jiang would definitely drink it in his mouth, and cared to let him drink as he wanted.When Lao Shao drinks, he likes to mix the wine with Coke and drink it in one gulp, and Da Jiang has put the Coke in front of him.Lao Shao was a little moved, and after a few drinks, he became a little drunk, left behind his frustration and restraint, and became friends with Da Jiang for a while.

Lao Shao asked about the situation of Dajiang's father.Da Jiang said that he left early, and now that the oil bottle is down, he doesn't help it. Jiantian and the gang from the city's riding association ran all over the world, and spent half a year riding to Tibet last year.As he spoke, he took out his mobile phone and showed Lao Shao the photos.In the photo, Lao Zhai is standing in front of the Potala Palace with blue sky and white clouds, wearing an olive hat and a red sportswear, half straddling in front of the bike and smiling, looking healthy and confident.Old Shao was extremely envious, and praised him, saying that your father has been tossing and tossing for half his life, and if he said let it go, let go of all of it, just from this point of view, it is remarkable.Ask him why there is such a big change.Dajiang paused, smiled and explained the reason.

After Yin Chao sued Lao Shao, he became someone that the leaders of Meidu District would not dare to mess with.The newly appointed secretary of the district party committee learned the lessons of old Shao and tried his best to win over him, saying that as long as he does not falter, the department will let him choose a position.Taking advantage of Gao Gao's "notoriety", Yin Chao was assigned to be the deputy director of the District Urban Construction Bureau, in charge of demolition and relocation.In this way, I had more working contacts with Zhugesi Village, and I became friends with Zhai Gui, the village party secretary.Yin Chao likes to play cards, and Lao Zhai also likes to play cards. Apart from work, they play cards together.One day the two got together and played all night. At dawn, Yin Chao felt hungry. Seeing eggs in the drawer, he boiled them in a hot water pot to satisfy his hunger.Everyone hurriedly called for an ambulance, and when 120 arrived, Yin Chao had died of anger.Lao Zhai suddenly felt like a dream, locked himself at home for three days without going out, thought quietly for three days, resigned from his post in the village three days later, and joined the city riding association.Lao Zhai said that a person is just a breath, and when the breath is gone, the person is gone.He wanted to enjoy life while he still had his breath.

After Dajiang finished speaking, Lao Shao sighed.It is said that life is just a play, and the real great wisdom lies not in trying to figure out how to go up, but in thinking about how to get out of the hustle and bustle.Dajiang said he quit, didn't the earth turn as usual?People fight for that tone, making others uncomfortable and making themselves feel uncomfortable. When they understand this tone, they let go of everything.Lao Shao asked about the situation in the village.Da Jiang said that Miao Shu and Zhai Biao are now in charge of the village. It is the same as before, and it is either windy or rainy, making the sieve and dustpan flutter.Old Shao subconsciously laughed, a little laughing that they didn't see through life and affairs, and also laughing at himself for being ignorant back then.Seeing Lao Shao laughing, Da Jiang added that the cadres in the district were not much better.Old Shao Nunu smiled, but without speaking, Dajiang already knew that he was asking about the relationship between Lao Tao, the secretary of the district committee, and the district chief.Shaking his head, he said that blue is better than blue.Lao Shao felt a little ridiculous, and stood there holding the wine glass in his hand.I thought: Why are people so strange?How come people who jump out of that circle wake up, while those inside that circle become confused?Dajiang reached out to clink glasses with Lao Shao, awakening Lao Shao from his artistic conception, and said congratulations casually.Da Jiang fan stared and asked what to congratulate?Lao Shao realized that he had misunderstood the meaning, and congratulated the two of us on becoming confidants.Dajiang couldn't help being excited when he was told this. The leader he looked up to in the past wanted to be his confidant. He looked a little flattered and drank the full glass with both hands.

When Miao Deyu came back from a business trip, he knew that the two companies involved in bidding negotiations were Lao Shao and Tong Shide, so he decided to invite them to have a meal together.Ordinarily, these two people were the last thing Miao Deyu wanted to see. Back then, Lao Tong secretly supported Zhai Gui and often kicked him behind his back.As for Lao Shao, he sang a song with Lao Tao and set up a trap to get him out of the village.Miao Deyu didn't make a fuel-efficient lamp, so he pushed Lao Shao down with all his strength.These have become old accounts of the past. Not only should they not be read, but they should be blown away and ignored.After all, now that Miao Deyu sits high and walks far away, above them, if he cares about every detail, will Miao Deyu still be Miao Deyu?In their minds, Miao Deyu is still stuck in the previous impression, occasionally jumping out of the water in Zhugesi Village, just throwing his fat to make a little spray.Today he wants to show those leaders who looked down on him back then that Miao Deyu can cut through the waves just like in the great river and the sea.

The dinner was held in the best star-rated hotel in Luofu City.When Miao Deyu entered the table, Lao Shao and Lao Tong, accompanied by Yuan Feng, had been waiting for a long time.Miao Deyu walked over and shook hands with Lao Shao and Lao Tong warmly.When they were seated, they found that the guest of honor seat was vacant, and Lao Shao and Lao Tong sat on both sides, knowing that they were reserved for themselves.What kind of green onion am I in front of Secretary Shao and Secretary Tong?After making room for a while, both of them refused to sit down, and Miao Deyu sat down calmly.Glancing at the table, seeing two bottles of hardcover Jiugui Liquor on the table, he wrinkled his face and said, Lao Yuan, how many times will I tell you that there is water in the eyes, such feelings as the identities of the two secretaries, we should Drink the kind of red wine stored in the chairman's winery.Yuan Feng laughed and said it was my mistake, and asked the waiter to change the wine.Lao Shao also said with a smile, after drinking Baijiu for decades, he is used to it, so don't bother him any more.Miao Deyu said that the old leader said, so let's listen to the old leader and drink wine at the state banquet.Miao Deyu didn't say anything about the brand, Yuan Feng had already ordered two bottles of Moutai to be brought up.Miao Deyu put on a smiling face and said, I am now a businessman. When it comes to business, businessmen are inferior to those in official circles.Go around in circles in the officialdom, go around and don’t give answers, everything is speculated with your mind, businessmen like to go straight and bite the stuffing of buns, talk too much and talk too little, talk high and talk low, don’t take it to heart go.Lao Shao laughed along and said, who are you talking about here?Who in this room is still wearing boots and feathers?Everyone laughed together.

After drinking for half a game, they were all drunk.Miao Deyu said look at today, the four of us were drinking together and urinating in the same place, just like growing a head, and there are not so many things that are long and short.Why do people look different when they come to the officialdom? They are separated by such a thick wall, they listen to their voices when they talk, and their faces when they do things.Miao Deyu started to talk, everyone said that the officialdom was not good, you kept talking about it, until the officialdom was worse than shit, as if they were all victims in the officialdom back then.Miao Deyu said that you should not complain, the one who really complained was me, and I was used as a gun before I knew it.

Miao Deyu's words touched Lao Shao's heart.When Miao Deyu took the villagers to the province to sue Lao Shao, Lao Shao always suspected that someone was instigating behind him. Now that Miao Deyu has spoken out, Lao Shao repeats the old story, saying that what I said is where to say, and there is a question on the table. I haven't had a chance to ask in my heart for so many years.Mr. Miao, back then you went to the province to sue me, but still don't understand why?Miao Deyu said with a smile, the matter has not let go of it after so many years?Lao Shao said that he couldn't let go of it, so he let it go.I just want to know, if he died, at whose hands.Miao Deyu said that he wanted to know that you drank three glasses of wine, so I will pour out the details for you.Old Shao drank three glasses of wine.Miao Deyu thought about it, looked at Tong Shide sitting across from him, and was afraid that he would not be able to hold back if he said it.The old man didn't care.Say you don't need to look at me like this, but in fact, I was at most a cameo role in that scene, and I didn't say a single word to sow discord, let alone stir up trouble.You have the heart to kill a cow, and feel that all my words are words that kill a cow.Miao Deyu curled his lips, saying that this is the danger of being an official. You can't even see the blood when you kill someone.Yuan Feng said that you should not attack too much, there is no me in this matter, there is no me outside, and the insidiousness can only be Lao Tong's insidiousness, compared with Lao Tong, we can't even raise shoes.Lao Tong said that if you don't talk about turtles, you won't be much better.Yuan Feng made a cute expression on his face.Having said that, you also admit that you are the one.Made a turtle gesture, which caused another burst of laughter.

Seeing that Miao Deyu didn't take the events of the year seriously, he resigned himself as the branch secretary. How did Chief Qiao Fu set the fire; The complaint was told in its entirety.Miao Deyu said that although I was used as a gun for this incident, I admire it from the bottom of my heart. The whole process was done smoothly and seamlessly, without any flaws.Qiao Fuchang revealed the inside story as a classmate, and Lao Tong led the director of the funeral director to answer questions. Finally, Lao Wei came out to give advice and tell the way out.In fact, it was Lao Wei who helped me the most. When I realized that Lao Tong invited the director of the funeral director out to use me, I wanted to stop, but the desire to kill a cow in my stomach became stronger and stronger. The use of the gun is not important, the important thing is that I want to let the person who caused me to resign know that a small ditch can capsize a big boat, and I will take you, Lao Shao, as the target of revenge.It was Old Wei who gave you the idea to get you down.After hearing this, Lao Shao smiled and said that I understood your mood at that time, and I also understood what you did, but there is one thing you need to understand. I am not the one who forced you to resign. As for who made you resign, it is How to force you, I think you know better than me.The person Lao Shao was talking about was Lao Tao.But he couldn't tell in front of everyone that Lao Tao was now flying in the clouds and fog over Meidu District, and Miao Deyu was hoping to eat and drink under the clouds of Lao Tao.Miao Deyu knew who this person was, and was afraid that Lao Shao would continue to talk, so he hurriedly interrupted him to talk about drinking and drinking.

Miao Deyu touched wine with everyone, drank it, stood at the table without sitting down, suddenly seemed to think of something and said, yes, I just talked about Old Wei, who of you knows what happened to Old Wei these years.Although they all live in the same city and have no contact with work, everyone has not seen each other for many years, and no one knows his situation.The old Tong said that I was the same old Wei I met three years ago, not in Luofu City but in a hospital in the provincial capital.I went to see a doctor, and he also saw a doctor there, so we met.After a brief exchange in the registration hall, he said that he didn’t cherish his body when he was in office, and drank whenever he had wine. After retiring, he fell ill all over his body. Now his main task is to see doctors all over the world.We said some words of mutual respect, and we never saw him again.Not knowing the situation of Lao Wei, everyone felt ashamed.

Lao Shao thought of Lao Ling from Lao Wei.Counting with my fingers, I and Lao Ling had never met after the two cars met in the courtyard of Meidu District.Whether it was hatred or resentment from before, after ten years of letting go, it all disappeared, and I was thinking about it in my heart.Lao Shao asked Lao Ling how he was doing now?Does anyone know what's going on with him?Yuan Feng said to ask Lao Ling, you have asked someone.Lao Ling and I live in the same community. He is in a worse situation than Lao Wei. Now he can’t walk, and his mind is sometimes clear and sometimes confused. The family will hire a male worker to take care of him. If the weather is good, the male worker Take it out for a walk.Starting from home, we walked around to the office building in Meidu District, then passed through the office in Heijin Street, and arrived at the Longkou Town Government in the suburbs. This route has not changed for many years.Lao Ling had worked in these places, so there must be deep feelings in them.After Yuan Feng introduced the situation, everyone bowed their heads in silence, as if a stone had been pressed in their hearts, and the atmosphere was extremely dull.I don't know how long it took before Miao Deyu yelled "Drink", and then called the people back from the artistic conception, and they all echoed "Drink, drink".It's just that the wine I drank no longer feels the original taste.

Lao Shao decided to visit Lao Ling.

Although he was prepared in his heart, when he saw Lao Ling, Lao Shao still trembled in his heart.The sky in the autumn afternoon is a bit cool, the leaves have started to turn yellow and have not faded, the sun still looks as dazzling as in summer, but without the scorching temperature, it softly penetrates through the ginkgo trees on both sides, sprinkled in mottled spots in the community. on the sidewalk.

Lao Ling was pushed out in a rickshaw by a man of his age.This is a three-wheeled pedal bike that is common in the city. Unlike those pedal bikes that carry goods, the compartment of this modified pedal bike is placed in front of the car body, and the compartment is also modified Yes, it is taller than ordinary carriages, and Lao Ling's wheelchair can be parked directly in the carriage.Lao Ling was wearing a sour black jacket, which had faded over time and showed a mixture of gray and white. Lao Shao recognized this jacket as the one Lao Ling often wore when he was the district chief.Lao Ling's face has become much fatter, and there are not many wrinkles because of his weight. There are two clusters of age-related dark spots on his temples.He was leaning on the back of the wheelchair, his head was bowed, his eyes were closed, and the bags under his eyes looked very big. His messy gray hair covered half of his face, and his head was swinging weakly and rhythmically with the jolting of the pedal bike. From a distance, it looks like an old willow tree that has been crushed by the wind and rain.

Lao Shao didn't go over, but just stood quietly by the side of the road.The man drove Lao Ling out of the community, waving his hands and shouting "Look at the scenery!" on the way.Lao Ling straightened his head slowly, and after 3 minutes, he lowered his head again, still swaying weakly and rhythmically.Old Shao drove behind slowly.When passing the office building in Meidu District, the man shouted: "Look again, where is your office room?"Lao Ling straightened his head.Passing the office on Heijin Street, the man simply stopped his bicycle, tilted his head and put it in front of Lao Ling's ear, and said loudly, "You have paid for the branch secretaries of three villages in this place; you have patted the table with the deputy mayor who inspects hygiene.Lao Ling straightened his head and grinned. He wanted to say something but didn't say it. Ulla for a while.The man said he knew, you were in your 30s at that time, and you were not afraid of time.After speaking, the man didn't stop, he pedaled the car and drove out of the city.After about half an hour, the bicycle was parked by the small amusement park next to the Longkou Town Government.This is where Lao Ling has worked for nearly 20 years. It used to be in the suburbs, but with the expansion of Luofu City, it is now wrapped in the city.

Lao Shao parked the car beside the sidewalk and walked towards Lao Ling.The man had already unloaded the wheelchair from the pedal car, and pushed Lao Ling on the wheelchair to walk along the path of the garden.After striking up a conversation with the man, Lao Shao approached Lao Ling and called out "Lao Ling", but Lao Ling didn't respond, and looked at the sky with a sideways face.Lao Shao called out "District Chief Ling" loudly, but Lao Ling just turned his head slightly to one side, still looking at the sky.The man said that he had suffered from cerebral thrombosis for many years, and now his brain began to shrink, and he could not even recognize people.Lao Shao asked you to drag him out every day?The man said he came out every day.Lao Shao asked why he came out every day?The patient is not suitable for outdoor activities in winter and summer.The man shook his head and said there was no way, even though he was so confused, if he was not taken out for a walk one day, he would be irritable and agitated, and sometimes he would not even eat; when he came out, he would be quiet all day of.Lao Shao asked why he chose this route?The man smiled and said that Lao Ling made the decision before he became demented.He has been an official in these places before, and he has feelings.The man pointed to the garden in front of him and talked about his relationship with Lao Ling; he also pointed to the Longkou Town Government in front and told about Lao Ling's life and work there, and even mentioned every detail and the name of the person in it.The man laughed at himself after he finished speaking, and to tell the truth, I have been serving him for many years.I can already recite these words that Lao Ling said when he was sober. Every time I pass by Lao Ling, I will babble and babble, and every time I say it, his face will shine again.Lao Shao walked over and stroked Lao Ling's messy hair, and asked with a smile what Lao Ling was talking about.The man said it was all about being an official. Zhang San and Li Si had headaches and itchy feet. They were messed up, and I couldn't understand them.The man sighed, saying it's no wonder, Lao Ling has been such a big official, how many things must he go through!It's a pity that I don't know anything now.Lao Shao bent down and took Lao Ling's hand into his own, as if he had a lot to say, his nose soured, and tears almost flowed out.

Old Shao controlled his emotions and started talking with the man.The man and Lao Ling were high school classmates, grew up in the same village, and grew up naked together.The man said that he and Lao Ling were inseparable until they graduated from high school. They went to school together, collected firewood and herded cattle during the holidays, and even if they were not in the same high school class in the town, they would hang out together at dinner.Lao Ling's family couldn't afford the school cafeteria, so his mother asked him to bring the steamed buns to school, and he ate them for a few days.At that time, the conditions of the man's family were good, and his father worked as a cadre in the village and ate in the school cafeteria.The man bought hot steamed buns from the cafeteria and exchanged them with Lao Ling's cold steamed buns. Occasionally, the man brought some meat at home, and both of them buried the meat in the bottom of the bowl and ate it secretly, fearing that their classmates would be greedy.When the man talked about this, his face was full of smiles.Later, Lao Ling was admitted to university and became an official in Luofu City. After the man failed the exam, he stayed in the village. In order to make a living, he went to the scenic spot near the village to lift a sliding pole, and the two broke off contact.The man said that this is no one to blame, Lao Ling needs him to carry a sliding pole for a year to eat a meal, how can they be together?Gradually the man forgot about Lao Ling, and occasionally when people asked about Lao Ling's situation, he would say a few words.

One year, the man's mother went to Luofu City to see a doctor.After taking out all the savings in the family, but still unable to pay for his mother's surgery, the man thought of Lao Ling, so he bit the bullet and knocked on Lao Ling's office.Lao Ling made up the remaining balance and visited his mother twice in the hospital, which made the man sincerely grateful.Later, when Lao Ling retired, he suffered from a cerebral thrombosis, and his mobility became restricted and his temper became more and more serious.At the beginning, some people still came to visit, but after that, they disappeared.Lao Ling often talked about his classmate who grew up naked, and when he talked about their past, he would beam with joy and show rare joy.Lao Ling's condition worsened and he couldn't take care of himself, so he needed to hire a male worker.The family members said that inviting Lao Ling’s classmates over could not only take care of his daily life, but also talk with him. Lao Ling’s family went to find a man, but the man was still hesitant. Now that he is old, he is taking care of his life at home. .But he was grateful to Lao Ling for helping him in the most difficult time. Although he had little contact with him, he was still a friend in his heart, so he agreed.Lao Ling had the best time, talking and laughing with his classmates, until he fell ill again and became dementia.The man said, man, happiness does not lie in hugging and hugging when the scenery is beautiful, but in being able to have someone to talk with when you are like Lao Ling.Lao Shao said that Lao Ling is like this, can he understand you?The man smiled and said that he had a feeling in his heart. After all, growing up together with naked buttocks is better than his former friends.

Old Shao took the wheelchair from the man and slowly pushed it forward.Lao Shao asked if there are still people who often visit Lao Ling?The man said that there were no more, only a man surnamed Hong came here occasionally. He heard that he had been the director of the education bureau.When Lao Ling was sober, he said that he was unsuccessful as an official and that he was a good person.Old Shao knew that he was referring to Director Hong, who had already been promoted to the vice chairman of the CPPCC District Committee when he came to Meidu District.Unexpectedly, just for that recommendation, Lao Hong remembered it until now, and couldn't help admiring Lao Hong's character.Then I laughed at myself in my heart again, didn't I often ignore people like Lao Hong when I was in power?

Lao Shao pushed Lao Ling and walked for a while in silence.Turning back from the corridor to the front of the town hall, the man seemed to have remembered something, stopped in his tracks, and said that Lao Ling had a stubborn temper.The year before last we met Lao Tao, secretary of the Meidu District Party Committee, who used to be Lao Ling's subordinate. When he saw Lao Ling like this, he stood and sighed for a while, and gave Lao Ling 3000 yuan.When Lao Ling came to his senses, I told him about it, and Lao Ling lost his temper and forced me to send the money to him.Lao Shao originally had 5000 yuan in his pocket, and wanted to give it to Lao Ling to express his heart. Hearing what the man said, he withdrew his hand in his pocket.Lao Ling doesn't accept Lao Tao's affection, can he accept his own affection?

The man saw the relationship between Lao Shao and Lao Ling.Are you familiar with Lao Ling?Lao Shao said that he was a former colleague.The man said that judging by your appearance, you are also an official, right?Old Shao said it's okay.The man smiled and asked whether your official is older or younger than Lao Ling?Lao Shao said it was of average size.The man smiled again, and asked why I hadn't seen you before, didn't I get together with Lao Ling?Lao Shao looked at the man in a daze. The man thought he didn't understand the dialect he was speaking, so he made a gesture of putting his thumbs together and then separating them.Old Shao smiled and did not speak.Knowing that the man in front of him has stayed with Lao Ling for so many years, he can see through Lao Ling's world affairs and human relationships, and it seems that nothing can be hidden from his eyes.Lao Shao took out a piece of paper from his pocket, wrote down his phone number and handed it to the man, saying that if Lao Ling encountered any difficulties, he would do his best to help by calling this number.After the man said his thanks, he stuffed the piece of paper into the pocket of Lao Ling's clothes.

The man seemed to realize that Lao Shao's background was extraordinary.He leaned down and fiddled with Lao Ling's shirt, stroked his messy hair, then raised his drooping head, pointed at Lao Shao, and asked if he knew him.Lao Ling rolled his cloudy eyes, expressionless.The man shook his head, as if he was talking to himself or asking Lao Shao, and said: People, no matter how popular or purple they are, do they all end up like Lao Ling?Old Shao is silent.The man said again: People, if you fight for fame and profit all your life, do you fight for things outside your body?Old Shao nodded.The man said again: People, what is wealth and glory, is the final destination a small black box?Lao Shao felt that his eyes were moist and looked up at the sky.After the man finished speaking, he helped Lao Ling to sit on the wheelchair of the pedal car, bowed his head and shouted "Go home!" to Lao Ling, and drove Lao Ling back.After walking fifty steps away, he stopped and waved to Old Shao.At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun shone over, shining on the man's raised hands, and also shining on Lao Ling's messy white hair.